Railroad wage strKe threats require Congress action
The piece denounces railroad brotherhood demands backed by AFL leadership to take over railroads and push a three cornered scheme. It warns of a general strike and asserts government must not be dictated by labor or capital. It urges sober Americans to defend liberty and resist forced legislation.
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Railroad Brotherhoods
American Federation of Labor
Congress
American Congress
Germany
Russia
Profiteering Debate Stirs Railroad Workforce
The piece condemns profiteering as a widespread vice not limited to big industries. It notes temptations amid shortages and reports railroad workers calling for harsh punishment while the public grows anxious over potential railroad stoppages and broader economic pressures.
Campaign Against Profiteering Urges Local Reform
The article urges individual citizens to curb profiteering amid national economic strain. It notes landlords room operators meat packers and manufacturers profiting from high prices and calls for every person to quit profiteering and accept reasonable profits. It stresses action on small abuses alongside broader efforts.
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Vernon
Thrift as a remedy for high living costs urged
Secretary Redfield of the Department of Commerce and Labor advocates thrift as a solution to rising living costs. He notes a dollar buys more than ever yet requires thought and constant effort, calling thrift hard work many avoid.
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Redfield
Department of Commerce and Labor
Vernon and Wilbarger County Prosperity Shown in Bank Deposits
The article highlights Vernon growth with bank deposits reaching two and a half million dollars and Wilbarger county’s prosperity. It credits diversified farming oil lease income and grit for pulling through the hardest three years in county history. Deposits doubled in five months while crop yields are only starting to reach market. Oil development is just beginning and residents express gratitude.
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Vernon
Wilbarger County
Notice of Carpenters Wage Scale Increase
Beginning Friday August 15 the scale of wages for Union Carpenters will be 7 dollars for a day of eight hours. Contractors and others should figure on all work on this basis. Adv R I Key Business Act.
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R. I Key
Rich-Tone tonic promises energy and sleep with guaranteed trial
A circular advertorial urges readers to try Rich-Tone tonic free of charge with a money back guarantee. It claims to restore strength, appetite, sleep, and nervous vigor, citing a testimonial of recovery from illness and fatigue. Local druggist TI. M. Fergeson Drug Co. will sell with refund guarantee.
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Tl. M. Fergeson | Drug Co
Sees First Well Day in Twenty Two Years
Mrs J D Altenburg of Dallas credits Tanlac with ending a 22 year struggle from severe typhoid related stomach trouble. She describes relief from constant weakness headaches and digestive distress after starting Tanlac in April and weighs eight pounds more with improved strength. Vernon Vernon by T M Fergeson Ding Company Ady Ding Company.
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Taniac
Tanlac
Tam
Vernon
T. M. Fergeson Ding Company
Ady
Northwest Texas Oil Strikes Open New Field
The Brittish American well No. 1 Keisa in block SS northwest of Burk Burnett flowed Tuesday at 1 500 barrels. The Kimmel and Duliard well extended the North West Burk field in block 34 Epps Knight sub-division of block 97 came in Monday with initial 5 000 barrels. The Texas Company Arnold well four miles south of Newcastle in Young county struck sand at 4 655 feet with estimated flow of 6 000 barrels. Oil tests show 46 gravity paraffin base with high gasoline content, marking the best North West Texas discovery.
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Keisea
Block SS
Burkburnett
Burk
Kimmel and Duliard
Epps G. Knight
Texas
Arnold
Newcastle
Young County
Mrs S F Ward Dies After Stomach Tumor Operation
Friends announce the death of Mrs. S F Ward at the Sanitarium in Post City on July 30 after an operation for a stomach tumor. She leaves a husband and three sons, two of whom reside in Post City. The sons recently returned from overseas service. The family formerly lived in this county and moved from Garze county three years ago.
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S. F. Ward
Sanitarina
Post City
Ray S. Carney heads to Austin for a week visit
Ray S. Carney departed last night for a seven day visit with friends in Austin. He plans local social engagements and returns home after the trip.
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Ray S. Carney
Austin
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J. D. Altenburg
Simpson Street
Dallas
Williams-Moore Grocery CO
South Side Square
The
Herring National Bank
Vernon, Texas
C. T. Herring
Pres
L. K. Johnson
G. C. Morris
Swartwood & Company
Paulettes
Calomel
Willard
Herring-Bennett Lumber Company
W. W. Bennett
Herring-Showers Lumber Company
Bennett
Harrold
J. L. Showers
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